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The Secret History of Central:
Money, Power and the Taipans of
Old Hong Kong
Dave Wong and Stefan
White
This book gives a brief
yet fascinating history of Hong Kong through the buildings,
monuments and landmark streets of its oldest colonial neighbourhood:
Central district. For visitors, the book is an ideal supplement
to your Lonely Planet guide, with its easy to read yet in-depth
stories on Hong Kong’s colourful past. For Hong Kong
residents, the book is your essential primer for getting your
facts straight on the city’s history – and the
best source for amusing facts about old Hong Kong and its
major characters. This is an entertaining treasure-chest of
stories for readers of all ages, and includes useful neighbourhood
maps as well as stunning photographs of old and new Hong Kong.
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